Keynote speaker (45–60 minutes), executive panelist, innovation and sustainability workshops.
Technology leaders, sustainability advocates, policymakers, and organizations focused on digital transformation, smart infrastructure, and responsible innovation.
HOW TECHNOLOGY WILL SAVE THE WORLD
Tech companies are transforming the way we communicate to each other, buy things, consume media or travel around the world.
But tech is also a great tool to face the biggest challenges we face as humankind: water scarcity, hunger, climate change, carbon emissions etc. all this linked to SDGs.
Alicia Asín is a pioneering entrepreneur, engineer, and international keynote speaker recognized for her groundbreaking work in the Internet of Things (IoT). As the co-founder and CEO of Libelium, she has revolutionized the world of smart technologies through the creation of Waspmote, a modular, open-source sensor platform that connects devices to the digital world to enable smarter cities, industries, and environments.
Alicia’s thought leadership extends far beyond technology—she explores how IoT can drive transparency, democracy, and sustainability. Her insights on data ethics, privacy, and security challenge businesses to use technology responsibly while leveraging Big Data to address global challenges. A passionate advocate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), she demonstrates how companies can embed social impact and environmental accountability into their innovation models.
Her expertise has earned her recognition as one of Europe’s leading voices in technology and entrepreneurship. Through her keynotes, Alicia delivers a clear, practical vision of how IoT can be a force for good—balancing progress with purpose in an increasingly connected world.
Alicia Asín is the CEO and co-founder of Libelium, the Spanish IT company that has created “Waspmote”, a wirelTaess, modular and open source sensor hardware platform for the Internet of Things (IoT).
As a speaker, Alicia Asín provides great insight on data mining, particularly addressing the big questions surrounding Big Data and the relevance of security and privacy in the new IoT era.
In addition, thanks to her considerable professional experience, Asín is considered a ground-breaking keynote speaker on issues concerning the use of IoT to promote democracy and transparency, intelligently addressing the risks technology will face, as well as the opportunities it offers as a catalyst for sustainability.
Alicia clearly explains the potential of technology in general and of IOT in particular to maximize the social impact for organizations – especially in the private sector – already in the development phases, as well as their capacity to contribute decisively to the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, thus responding to a generation of committed consumers.
Alicia Asin has dedicated a considerable part of her career figuring out how technology can change the world through the development of programs such as smart cities and precision agriculture. Libelium develops projects to monitor and improve crop efficiently via environmental control systems to prevent climate change.
Their IoT technology is also helping developing countries to universalize access to health care services thanks to e-health control equipment. These disruptive applications allow Libelium to be present in more than 120 countries worldwide. The Financial Times has praised Libelium after the Mobile World Congress 2016 by naming Asín’s company as one of the Spain’s baby unicorns.
Alicia has been internationally awarded for her entrepreneurial career merits and contributions to technological innovation. In 2021, Alicia has been recognized as one of the Top 7 IoT Thought Leaders to Follow in 2021(AI Tech Park). In 2007 she was awarded the WCEA with the highest distinction for her research in Computer Architecture.
She was also the first Spanish woman to receive the National Young Entrepreneurs Award in 2014. Her merits have also allowed her to become a “Spanish with Talent”, a distinction awarded by Marca España that allowed her to lead the worldwide campaign for the international diffusion of Spain’s prestige, where she featured with figures such as the singer Alejandro Sanz.
The 2016 National Computer Science Price recognized the merits of her career and role in the progression and internationalization of her company. In October 2017, Alicia Asín has received the Award “Rey Jaime I” from His Majesty the King and Queen of Spain, the highest distinction for scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs.
In June 2018 Alicia Asin was awarded with the 2nd position of the European Commission Price for Women Innovators.
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In this 2-minute year-end message, Libelium CEO and co-founder Alicia Asín celebrates the company’s 2022 milestones and shares an inspiring vision for innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in 2023.
In this short, heartfelt video message, Alicia Asín, CEO and co-founder of Libelium, reflects on the company’s achievements throughout 2022 and thanks her team, partners, and clients for their dedication and trust. Speaking with warmth and authenticity, she highlights how collective effort, innovation, and shared purpose drove Libelium’s success during a year of growth and transformation.
Alicia emphasizes the importance of collaboration—both within the organization and across the global technology ecosystem—in advancing smart solutions that improve sustainability and quality of life. She acknowledges the challenges faced over the past year but focuses on the optimism and momentum that will carry the company into 2023.
The video captures Libelium’s culture of innovation and human connection, showcasing team moments and key milestones that illustrate how technology, when guided by purpose, creates lasting impact. Alicia closes with gratitude and a call to continue building an even smarter, more sustainable future together.
In this 59-second video, Libelium CEO Alicia Asín shares her vision for how smart technology and IoT solutions can enhance wellbeing, sustainability, and quality of life in modern cities.
In this concise and insightful clip, Alicia Asín, CEO and co-founder of Libelium, highlights how technology can be harnessed to improve the overall wellbeing of people living in cities. She explains that the real goal of smart cities is not only to optimize infrastructure but to create environments that support human happiness, health, and sustainability.
Alicia emphasizes that IoT solutions can play a crucial role in monitoring air quality, noise levels, mobility, and energy use—providing the data needed to make cities more livable and responsive to citizens’ needs. Her message underscores Libelium’s mission to use technology as a force for good, promoting social impact and environmental responsibility.
The video leaves viewers with a clear takeaway: true innovation in urban design begins with empathy, insight, and the commitment to enhance wellbeing for all.
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